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Discovery Corn Pathology Breeder - Galena, MD-006G3
Description
Monsanto is seeking highly a motivated individual to become an integral
member of a multidisciplinary breeding team. The Discovery Breeder is
responsible for the development of improved inbred lines with a focus on
improved disease tolerance. Additional responsibilities include: planning
and visiting winter nurseries as well as the recruitment, training,
development and retention of personnel, budget management, care and
maintenance of company assets
This position will directly interact with line development breeding,
breeding technology, trait development, and commercial organizations serving
as a key member of the technology development pipeline. This role offers
the opportunity to work with the world's largest global germplasm pool.
They will also have the opportunity to incorporate the latest genomic and
marker-assisted breeding tools to develop superior inbred lines.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee a breeding program that will lead to the development of
improved varieties tolerant to major corn diseases.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the product varieties in the region
in order to provide input on the product development process.
• Ensure that all USDA regulatory and compliance protocols are
followed.
• Ensure that the research team is trained and compliant with the
Monsanto ESH safety policies to ensure safe operations of the research
program.
• Budget management
• Recruitment, training, development and retention of research support
personnel
Qualifications
• PhD in Plant Breeding or related field of study
• Minimum of 3 years experience in applied plant breeding, field plot
techniques and equipment, statistical analysis and QTL mapping.
• Experience working with database applications, spreadsheet software,
experimental design and statistics.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Desired Skills/Experience:
• Experience in plant pathology.
Job Research & Development
Primary LocationNorth America-USA-Maryland-Galena
Organization Line Development Breeding_51013186
Schedule Full- |
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